New Delhi: Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders strongly criticised Bhojpuri actor-singer Pawan Singh shortly after he introduced his withdrawal from the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. This determination follows the BJP’s nomination of Singh for the Asansol constituency in West Bengal, introduced on Sunday.
Though Singh didn’t cite the precise causes for his withdrawal, the TMC, holding energy in West Bengal, had beforehand voiced considerations over his candidacy. The social gathering alleged that a number of of Singh’s songs had been lewd and portrayed girls, together with these from West Bengal, in an offensive method.
Taking to social media platform X, Singh expressed his gratitude in direction of the senior management of the Bharatiya Janata Social gathering, acknowledging their belief in him by nominating him for the Asansol constituency. Nonetheless, he famous that on account of “unexpected circumstances”, he wouldn’t be capable to pursue his candidacy.
“I specific my heartfelt gratitude to the highest management of Bharatiya Janata Social gathering. The social gathering trusted me and declared me because the candidate from West Bengal’s Asansol however on account of some cause, I will be unable to contest the elections from Asansol.” Singh posted.
भारतीय जनता पार्टी के शीर्ष नेतृत्व को दिल से आभार प्रकट करता हु।
पार्टी ने मुझ पर विश्वास करके आसनसोल का उम्मीदवार घोषित किया लेकिन किसी कारण वश में आसनसोल से चुनाव नहीं लड़ पाऊंगा…@JPNadda
— Pawan Singh (@PawanSingh909) March 3, 2024
In response to Singh’s determination, TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee underlined the resilience and power of the individuals of West Bengal.
“The indomitable spirit and energy of the individuals of West Bengal,” Banerjee wrote on X.
The INDOMITABLE SPIRIT AND POWER OF THE PEOPLE OF WEST BENGAL. 💪🏻#Jonogorjon https://t.co/UnF6MybwCF
— Abhishek Banerjee (@abhishekaitc) March 3, 2024
Newly elected TMC Rajya Sabha MP Sagarika Ghose attributed Singh’s withdrawal to the backlash he confronted over his “sexist and misogynistic” music movies.
“Breaking information. All India Trinamool Congress impression! BJP Asansol candidate withdraws after large backlash on the candidate’s sexist misogynist movies. The BJP’s ‘nari shakti’ name in Bengal now lies in tatters, revealed for what it is–hollow and meaningless,” she posted on X.
Breaking information. @AITCofficial impression! @BJP4India Asansol candidate withdraws after large backlash on the candidate’s sexist misogynist movies. The @BJP4India‘s “nari shakti” name in Bengal now lies in tatters, revealed for what it is–hollow & meaningless. https://t.co/xx0PO4rChp
— Sagarika Ghose (@sagarikaghose) March 3, 2024
Echoing Abhishek Banerjee’s sentiment, TMC MP Derek O’Brien shared his ideas on X, suggesting that the political contest had commenced even earlier than the formal graduation of the elections, invoking the favored TMC slogan, “Khela Hobe” (the sport is on).
“That is Khela Hobe (recreation is on) even earlier than the khela begins,” Derek O’Brien wrote.
That is Khela Hobe even earlier than the khela begins😎 https://t.co/UXwBZvDI1z
— Derek O’Brien | ডেরেক ও’ব্রায়েন (@derekobrienmp) March 3, 2024
#WATCH | TMC chief Derek O’Brien says, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi is anti-Bengali. He got here right here, lectured on ‘Nari Shakti’ after which gave a ticket to somebody who has vilified Bengali girls. That is the ‘Modi ki assure’. Should you communicate in poor health of Bengal, if you happen to communicate in poor health of girls,… pic.twitter.com/Mxm7pgofHC
— ANI (@ANI) March 3, 2024
In the meantime, Trinamool Congress’s Shatrughan Sinha, the incumbent MP from Asansol, said that whereas he doesn’t personally know Singh, he has heard of him as a famend artist and singer. He mentioned that Singh’s determination is an inside matter of the BJP.
VIDEO | Lok Sabha elections 2024: Right here’s what TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha (@ShatruganSinha) mentioned on Pawan Singh’s ‘ gained’t be capable to contest’ announcement on X. Pawan Singh was named BJP’s candidate from West Bengal’s Asansol constituency yesterday.
“I don’t know him personally however… pic.twitter.com/d4Ao0yLLwt
— Press Belief of India (@PTI_News) March 3, 2024
Taunting the saffron social gathering, Rajya Sabha MP and TMC chief Saket Gokhale posted, “Of the 42 seats in West Bengal, BJP has already surrendered 1 seat even earlier than elections are declared.”
Of the 42 seats in West Bengal, BJP has already surrendered 1 seat even earlier than elections are declared 😂 https://t.co/JW0DPMBRPA
— Saket Gokhale (@SaketGokhale) March 3, 2024